Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7064: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7064 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS -- MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. Primary sponsor: Deb Fellela (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), Casimiro, Lauren Carson (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Changes the direct client contact hour requirements for applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist associate and applicants for licensure of marriage and family therapist.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 04/03/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 03/31/2026 House read and passed
- 03/27/2026 Placed on House Calendar (03/31/2026)
- 03/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for consideration (03/26/2026)
- 01/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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